Betrayal of the Child

Stewart Rein

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Betrayal of the Child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Father's Guide to the Family Courts, Divorce, Custody and Children's Rights

by Stewart Rein

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The quiet rustle of papers fills the room as the story unfolds, tinged with the scent of old books and courtroom wood. Secrets and struggles ripple through families trying to hold on to what matters most. Feel the weight of choices that can change a child's world forever.

Themes

FamilyFamily & RelationshipsFamily LawParentingLegal Rights

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores complex family dynamics around divorce and custody battles, emphasizing children's rights and shared parenting. It offers a thoughtful look at legal and emotional challenges faced by families, suitable for ages 9-12, with sensitive handling of family and relationship themes. Parents should note the mature subject matter presented in an accessible way for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

388 pages
ISBN
9780595169788
Pages
388
Publisher
Authors Choice Press
Published
March 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Child support

Subjects

Family WelfarePrivate, Property, Family LawFamily & RelationshipsFamilyParentingChildbirthFamily/MarriageUSADivorce & SeparationFamily LawFatherhoodChild CustodyCustody of ChildrenUnited StatesPopular WorksFathersLegal Status, Laws, EtcFather and ChildParent and ChildChild SupportDivorced FathersLaw and LegislationVisitation RightsChild WelfareLegal Status, Laws

Places

United States